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October 8, 2014

The New Problem of Higher Education: The Foreign-Based Institute

James A. Stever

James A. Stever, Professor Emeritus at the University of Cincinnati, discusses the potential dangers of foreign institutes such as the Confucius Institute.

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October 8, 2014

Revisiting the Classics: Barry Lyndon

Bruce Gans

Written in 1844, William Thackeray's Barry Lyndon might be a century ahead of its time.

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October 7, 2014

Environmental Colonialism

Rachelle Peterson

A team of youth is calling for a return to the "eco-friendly" Aztec tradition.

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October 7, 2014

Will MOOCs Cost Money?

Rachelle Peterson

The cost-free model of MOOCs may not last forever. College administrators speculate that they may soon need to start charging tuition.

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October 1, 2014

Common Core: Yea or Nay?

National Association of Scholars

A new book by Peter Wood and Manhattan Institute Senior Fellow Sol Stern addresses the question—Common Core: Yea or Nay?

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